DogRiver Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Chip H., the breeder behind DogRiver Labradors located in Lucedale, MS.
Q. & A. with Chip
Why did you start breeding?
I only breed when I need dogs to show so I guess out of necessity.What makes your program special?
Breed type, temperament and train ability.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Chip
Chip has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Chip partners with them to find the best puppy match.
"We do our best to match the right pup with the right family if we have multiple matches we let the family choose."
Price
"The price includes AKC registration, two rounds of vaccines, vet check and microchip."
Contract & health guarantee
Chip may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Chip offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Chip directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Chip.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lucedale, MS
4909 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Mobile Airport
4907 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Chip can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Chip
Club memberships
Chip is a member of Labrador Retriever Club, Inc..
Chip has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Chip was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Chip’s links
Chip is a trusted Good Dog breeder
DogRiver Labradors meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent health testing
Great level
DogRiver Labradors reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Labrador Retrievers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
